Bastrop moves forward on tougher sex offender restrictions

BASTROP — City Council has directed its legal team to draft an ordinance that would further restrict where registered sex offenders can work, a proposal that drew divided public opinion at a recent meeting.

Coming out of executive session May 26, council moved forward with an ordinance that would prohibit registered sex offenders from working within 1,000 feet of places where children commonly gather. It would also require offenders to register with the city if working in Bastrop, regardless of where they live.

Megan Webb, chief executive officer of the Children’s Advocacy Center, 59 Loop 150 W., said she supported the measure despite understanding concerns about its reach.